The month that followed their departure from the Cinderwaste Caldera was a blur of relentless progress and quiet conquest. Wang Jian's group became a highly efficient, roving force of acquisition within the Blood Forbidden Ground. Their days were a meticulously planned dance of hunting, harvesting, and exploration.
They ventured into the Whispering Willow Mire again, this time not as wary travelers, but as systematic harvesters. Liu Ruyan's alchemical knowledge proved invaluable; she could identify the subtle signs of nutrient-rich soil that indicated the presence of the elusive Mirebloom Lotus, while Yue Lingshan's mastery of the Nightwind Terror Fan created localized whirlwinds that parted the thick, cloying mist, revealing hidden patches of the valuable flora.
